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1835 - States' Rights

North Carolina's legislature passes a law proclaiming that states have the right to regulate slavery, not the federal government. But this decision is just part of a growing conflict within and among the states. By 1848, this issue will dominate and determine the outcome of presidential elections.

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History Timeline [1]
Antebellum Days 1820-1852 [2]
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240
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Event Date Field: 
Thursday, January 1, 1835
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline-antebellum-days-1820-1852/1835-states-rights

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/antebellum-days-1820-1852